How far is McMinnville, OR from Milwaukie, OR?
The driving distance from McMinnville, OR to Milwaukie, OR is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.7 miles (51 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McMinnville and Milwaukie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMinnville and Milwaukie.
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Start on Northeast 3rd Street
59 m · 16 sec · Northeast 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Northeast Baker Street
159 m · 11 sec · Northeast Baker Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 5th Street
2399 ft · 47 sec · Northeast 5th Street
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Turn right onto Northeast Johnson Street
160 m · 16 sec · Northeast Johnson Street
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Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street
709 ft · 12 sec · Northeast 3rd Street
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Turn straight onto Northeast Three Mile Lane
3166 ft · 53 sec · Northeast Three Mile Lane
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Take the ramp straight
14 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight left
1961 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Three Mile Lane
2.2 mi · 3 min · Southeast Three Mile Lane
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Continue on Southeast Dayton Bypass
4.1 mi · 6 min · Southeast Dayton Bypass
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Merge slight left onto Pacific Highway West
3.1 mi · 5 min · Pacific Highway West
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Turn left onto Newberg-Dundee Bypass
4.2 mi · 6 min · Newberg-Dundee Bypass
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast Saint Paul Highway
1319 ft · 29 sec · Northeast Saint Paul Highway
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Turn right onto South Springbrook Road
1.6 km · 2 min · South Springbrook Road
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Turn right onto East Portland Road
1.5 km · 2 min · East Portland Road
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Continue on Pacific Highway West
1.4 mi · 2 min · Pacific Highway West
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Continue on Southwest Pacific Highway
12.1 mi · 21 min · Southwest Pacific Highway
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Take the exit right toward I 5: Portland, Salem
2296 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Terwilliger Boulevard
1340 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Terwilliger Boulevard
1370 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Southwest Terwilliger Boulevard
2636 ft · 1 min · Southwest Terwilliger Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest Taylors Ferry Road
1921 ft · 47 sec · Southwest Taylors Ferry Road
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Continue on South Taylors Ferry Road
3192 ft · 1 min · South Taylors Ferry Road
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Turn right
54 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto South Macadam Avenue
1493 ft · 36 sec · South Macadam Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Sellwood Bridge
1109 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Sellwood Bridge
2019 ft · 57 sec · Sellwood Bridge
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Continue on Southeast Tacoma Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Southeast Tacoma Street
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Turn right onto Southeast 17th Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · Southeast 17th Avenue
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Continue on Southeast Harrison Street
1047 ft · 40 sec · Southeast Harrison Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Harrison Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McMinnville and Milwaukie.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Southwest Pacific Highway
Continue on Southwest Pacific Highway
12.1 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving McMinnville and Sunny near Milwaukie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McMinnville to Milwaukie?
The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km) and usually takes 01h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sherwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from McMinnville and 19.6 miles from Milwaukie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.7 miles (51 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.83 one way or $13.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around McMinnville and Sunny near Milwaukie.
Stop Ideas Near Sherwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
West Linn City Hall
Old City Hall
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sherwood.
Oregon City station
Woodburn, OR
Portland, OR
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McMinnville and Milwaukie. Straight-line distance: 31.7 mi (51.01 km).
#1 McMinnville
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 35,185 |
| Coordinates | 45.2101200, -123.1987200 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milwaukie
City in Oregon, United State
| Population | 21,046 |
| Coordinates | 45.4462300, -122.6392600 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milwaukie (-122.63926, 45.44623)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $6.83 | $13.66 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $7.37 | $14.73 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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